A girl in festive attire from Newari community is about to attend a parade celebrating the Bhimsen Puja festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, Feb. 9, 2025. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

A girl from Newari community receives a tika on her forehead as a blessing during a parade celebrating the Bhimsen Puja festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, Feb. 9, 2025. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)